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MLB tells players at most 60 games; 50 or fewer possible
NEW YORK - The players' association was told by Major League Baseball on Friday that teams will not agree to more than 60 games in the pandemic-delayed season, leaving open the possibility of an even ...
Jun 19, 2020

Administration drops secrecy posture on small business aid
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration has abruptly dropped its insistence on secrecy for a $600 billion-plus coronavirus aid program for small businesses. The administration announced Friday it will p...
Jun 19, 2020

White House announces plans for July 4th celebration
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key "Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could gen...
Jun 19, 2020

Independence should be on the table, says Hat MLA Drew Barnes
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The much anticipated Fair Deal Panel report was released earlier this week along with an unanticipated letter from a panel member asking for stronger measures to be taken to get a b...
Jun 19, 2020

More spray parks to open Saturday, other facilities in July
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The final two city spray parks will open this weekend and plans are in place for pools to open in July. The City of Medicine Hat says spray parks in Ross Glen Towne Centre and Saami...
Jun 19, 2020

Two new recruits for Medicine Hat Fire Service
MEDICINE HAT, AB - The Medicine Hat Fire Department has been in a recruitment process for new firefighters since the beginning of the year.Now 6 months later, two new probationary firefighters have be...
Jun 19, 2020

Via Rail to require passengers to wear face masks as of Tuesday
MONTREAL - Via Rail says passengers will be required to wear masks as of Tuesday to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 when physical distancing can't be maintained. The Montreal-based passenger rai...
Jun 19, 2020

Judge OKs $58B plan to end PG&E bankruptcy after wildfires
SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge on Friday approved a $58 billion plan by the nation's largest utility to end a contentious bankruptcy saga that began after Pacific Gas & Electric's outdated equipm...
Jun 19, 2020

Rugby Canada unveils return to play road map but provinces will have final say
Rugby Canada has lifted its country-wide suspension of sanctioned rugby activities, but says there is more to do before the game resumes. Ultimately what can be done on a rugby field and when will be ...
Jun 19, 2020

McGillis on abuse lawsuit: 'This isn't a CHL issue ... it's a hockey issue'
TORONTO - Brock McGillis wasn't surprised by the abuse allegations detailed in the class-action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Hockey League. He also says the sport's problems run far de...
Jun 19, 2020